Tildruin, Giants Hill, is an online free role-playing game staged in an original fantasy setting. These words might make sense to you, or maybe not, but we are about to explain their relevance to this project. There are many things that set Tildruin apart from other games in the genre and we would like to recommend that everyone, novices and veterans alike, keep reading. Tildruin is foremost a role-playing game You might have stumbled across games like Diablo, Everquest, Dungeon Siege and Asheron's Call and still have meager experience of true role-playing. There are many games that claim to be role-playing games, but a fantasy setting and character-building element is not enough. We believe that it is not only the game, but also the players, that have to prepare themselves for the occasion. In Tildruin you are expected to assume the role of the character you are playing and act accordingly. The key to intriguing role-playing is to have a well-established character or risks are large that you will end up playing a stereotypical Conan or Xena act-alike. To avoid the problem of underdeveloped personas, all registered characters will have approved character names and background stories. Tildruin features an original fantasy setting Many fantasy writers inspire the world of Tildruin and it would be a shame not to credit J.R.R. Tolkien. However Tildruin is not Middle-Earth and perhaps more importantly not a D&D setting, such as Ravenloft or Forgotten Realms. The game does not feature vampires, beholders, mummies, zombies or werewolves. Tildruin is not meant to be realistic in all aspects, but definitely is meant to be credible. Magic is sparse, in the sense that it cannot be bought at the local bakery and it can also be very subtle in its manifestation. Unpredictable things may occur and when they do they are meant to be extra-ordinary. The world of Tildruin has been designed to acknowledge many shades of gray. The game lacks a main plot involving an ongoing battle between the forces of good and evil. All such things have been left alone, so that you can invent them yourself from your character's point of view. Do you worship a deity? Is magic for real? Are trolls truly evil? What happens when you die? Is the Giant beneath the streets of Tildruin truly dead? The game offers many answers, but none are held to be true. You must decide for yourself. Many games allow you to start off as a hero or heroine, but we like to say that Tildruin boasts few heroes and many commoners. Life in Tildruin will be tough and those that accomplish fame well deserve it. You will become a hero the day your fellow players acknowledge you as one, perhaps in a song spun by a bard. The majority will toil along in life, content with their lot, as smiths, shopkeepers, explorers, tanners and friends. Tildruin is free to play The game will not cost you a dime, but in exchange you will be expected to contribute to a much higher degree than any game you will ever pay for. Players turning to Tildruin should not only ask what the game has to offer, but also ask themselves what they have to offer in return. Hopefully the answer is equally shared respect, conduct and role-play. Our non-commercial interest in Tildruin enables us to focus on quality over quantity and we firmly believe that the game offers better opportunities for role-play than our pay-per-month competitors. We can base our decisions on the best interests of the game without measuring good ideas with increased revenues. It is important to understand that Tildruin is developed during our spare time and progress can at times seem slow. Tildruin is played online The online world of Tildruin is persistent, meaning that it keeps on going even after you log off. All information regarding your character is stored on the server, which enables you to play from any location. Our goal is to have a balanced load of characters around the clock, always enabling you to find players regardless of time. Players can select between playing the game directly in their browser and/or downloading an application to be run in a window on their computer. Working together is essential The most important aspect of Tildruin is its community. The game itself is merely a tool for their imagination and creativity. Tildruin ultimately exists in the minds of the players and features that are not in place can be acted and carried out with consensus. This is the beauty of role-playing. That is not to say that many features do not exist to support and encourage social interaction, for example the ability to found organizations and religions. Administrating them can involve constructing, maintaining and furnishing jointly owned buildings, such as halls and stores. The game world features an advanced ecological system, which allows plants to grow and change with the seasons. Players can plant seeds in their gardens, watch them grow into trees, use their wood to craft items and sell them to other players. This process can often involve more than one player, each playing their own part. Those seeking adventure will also have to work together, forming parties, where each member has a role to play. The path system has been devised so that each class, profession and specialization has their own area of expertise. Is Tildruin the game you have been looking for? Many of the words put here may have seemed blunt, but we do not want to spread any disillusions. Hopefully we have managed to give you a fair picture of what Tildruin is about. Are you a hardcore veteran role-player looking for like-minded people? Or a novice intrigued by the challenge of learning something new? Well then you have come to the right place! Be sure to check the current status of the game. There are many people interested and all players have to apply to play. You will not need a character background for the first step of the application process, so do not begin just yet. Visit the link below to learn more.